API Security Engineer (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an API Security Engineer in the United States.

The API Security Engineer will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of an organization’s API ecosystem. This role combines cybersecurity expertise, software development skills, and analytical thinking to identify vulnerabilities, implement secure design practices, and drive automation across API environments. The ideal candidate will develop security policies, collaborate with internal teams, and provide actionable insights to enhance overall API security. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment focused on cutting-edge technologies, cloud platforms, and proactive security strategies. The role also includes contributing to security process improvement, threat analysis, and ensuring compliance with best practices across multiple systems.

Accountabilities

• Develop and enforce security policies across the API ecosystem.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand API processes, flows, and limitations.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across systems, including cloud and vehicle/mobility domains.
• Automate routine tasks and implement solutions for recurring security events.
• Provide insights to management on API misconfigurations, gaps, and process improvements.
• Build, manage, and optimize security tools, systems, and processes with high accountability.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, including policies, processes, and remediation strategies.
• Perform additional duties as required to support cybersecurity initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on API security or application security.
• Experience with cloud platforms, networking, and general infrastructure security concepts.
• Knowledge of vulnerabilities, ethical hacking, and secure design principles.
• Familiarity with API tools and standards, such as API Management, Swagger/OpenAPI, and API catalogs.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Participation in cybersecurity initiatives, competitions, or relevant practical experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with on-site presence required only for local employees near headquarters.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, flexible family care, and family-building support including adoption and fertility assistance.
• Vehicle discount programs and management leases.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off, holidays, and optional vacation purchase programs.
• Participation in employee resource groups and community service initiatives.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!